Greater Manchester to miss housing target by more than 23,000 homes, report says
The government is expected to fall short of its 1.5m new homes target by at least 388,000 homes, a think tank has warned Greater Manchester is expected to miss the…
Stockport
Council says ‘difficult decisions’ needed as it plans to reduce social care bill
The town hall needs to save nearly £50m in the next few years. The council is facing major pressure on its budget. Stockport council is planning to bring in new…
‘Idiot’ driver killed beloved grandad in head-on smash
Caleb Mansfield-Marr had filmed himself driving with his feet out of the driver’s window Caleb Mansfield-Marr Credit: Facebook An ‘idiot’ driver overtook numerous cars on the wrong side of the…
Companies fined after man plunges 30ft from skate park roof
Nicolas Vilela spent a month in hospital after suffering horrific injuries in the incident Graystone Action Sports Centre, in SalfordCredit: HSE Two companies have been fined more than £100,000 after…
Stockport’s Metrolink plan to ‘move ahead’ next year
Andy Burnham said there is a ‘firm commitment’ to expanding the network. & My News Plans to bring the Metrolink to Stockport will “move ahead” next year, Andy Burnham has…
How your MP voted on the assisted dying bill
MPs in Greater Manchester were split over the issue The benches of the Commons were filled with MPs during the debate of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill…
New £27million campus reaches major milestone
The “cutting edge” facility is taking shape A new multi-million college campus in Stockport has taken a major step forward. Work began on new facilities for students at Cheadle College…
‘We don’t want to go bankrupt: Stockport council defends £59 charge
Some councillors said it could lead to more fly-tipping Charging residents for garden waste collections will help Stockport council avoid bankruptcy, the authority has claimed. The town hall shared plans…
Jason manford ‘blown away’ as he makes big announcement
Jason manford’s UK tours will consist of 176 shows This article contains affiliate links, we may receive a commission on any sale we generate from it Jason Manford has announced…
All the key developments planned for Greater Manchester this week
This are all the significant plans tabled with councils across Greater Manchester this week A new train station in Golborne is the most significant planning application tabled this week. Greater…